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Cayuga County, New York
Cayuga County, New York. Cayuga County had 74,365 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.5% since 2020, a steeper fall than New York's (−1.0%). It holds 34 places (10 cities, villages and boroughs, 23 towns and townships and 1 census-designated) and 25 census tracts. GEOID 36011.
Cayuga County is the county of the Auburn, NY micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
74,365
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 76,248 · ACS 2020-2024: 75,102
Median household income
$67,904
±$2,566 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$171,000
±$3,760 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$942
±$46 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
How many people live in Cayuga County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 76,248 residents in Cayuga County. The Census Bureau estimates 74,365 for July 1, 2025, down 2.5% since 2020, a steeper fall than New York's (−1.0%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 75,102 over 692 square miles of land.
| Measure | Cayuga County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 75,102 | 19,852,366 | −2,323 |
| Households | 31,524±438 | 7,722,646 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.26±0.03 | 2.49 | −0.08 |
| Housing units | 36,829±115 | 8,585,241 | −248 |
Cayuga County's population since 2000
From 81,963 in 2000 to 74,365 in 2025: down 9.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Cayuga County?
Cayuga County holds 34 places: 10 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 23 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Auburn with 25,947 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Auburn | 26,866 | $51,052 |
|---|---|---|
| Brutus (town) | 4,314 | $77,031 |
| Owasco (town) | 3,552 | $102,245 |
| Moravia (town) | 3,323 | $61,116 |
| Sennett (town) | 3,304 | $101,585 |
| Sterling (town) | 3,221 | $59,750 |
| Aurelius (town) | 2,611 | $94,079 |
| Fleming (town) | 2,477 | $92,216 |
| Cato (town) | 2,445 | $79,760 |
| Springport (town) | 2,227 | $86,042 |
| Ira (town) | 2,142 | $97,019 |
| Melrose Park | 2,141 | $103,723 |
| Mentz (town) | 2,114 | $52,602 |
| Locke (town) | 1,879 | $69,125 |
| Throop (town) | 1,831 | $90,268 |
| Genoa (town) | 1,815 | $92,833 |
| Conquest (town) | 1,791 | $81,620 |
| Weedsport | 1,788 | $70,865 |
| Ledyard (town) | 1,655 | $86,731 |
| Victory (town) | 1,652 | $71,071 |
| Scipio (town) | 1,531 | $76,618 |
| Venice (town) | 1,236 | $92,000 |
| Moravia | 1,224 | $63,073 |
| Montezuma (town) | 1,177 | $73,250 |
| Niles (town) | 1,137 | $80,588 |
| Summerhill (town) | 1,108 | $68,047 |
| Port Byron | 1,101 | $48,750 |
| Union Springs | 1,075 | $81,250 |
| Sempronius (town) | 840 | $70,000 |
| Fair Haven | 760 | $57,390 |
| Aurora | 607 | $71,250 |
| Cato | 517 | $82,292 |
| Cayuga | 472 | $97,885 |
| Meridian | 287 | $93,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Cayuga County?
The median resident of Cayuga County is 43.8 years old; 19.3% are under 18 and 21.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.9%. 2.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Cayuga County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.8±0.5 | 39.8 | +0.9 |
| Under 18 years | 19.3% | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.3%±0.1 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.6% | 19.8% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.9%±0.6 pts | 52.8% | −3.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.3%±0.4 pts | 13.4% | −0.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.1 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.9%±0.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.6%±0.4 pts | 22.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.0%±0.5 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.9%±0.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
| With a disability | 14.3%±0.9 pts | 12.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.5%±0.6 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.4%±0.8 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.6%±1.3 pts | 40.2% | +2.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.3%±1.1 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±0.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Cayuga County earn?
Half of Cayuga County's 31,524 households earn less than $67,904 a year (±$2,566), against $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 the median was $71,844 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $3,940 after inflation. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Cayuga County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,904±$2,566 | $85,974 | −$3,940 |
| Mean household income | $86,583±$2,657 | $128,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,905±$1,015 | $50,712 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.5%±1.2 pts | 14.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.3%±3.2 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.8%±1.6 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.1%±1.3 pts | 90.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Cayuga County?
Owners occupy 71.4% of Cayuga County's occupied homes and renters 28.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $171,000 by its owner (±$3,760). The median renter pays $942 a month including utilities, and 39.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Cayuga County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $171,000±$3,760 | $423,800 | +$13,471 |
| Median gross rent | $942±$46 | $1,621 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.6%±5.0 pts | 43.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,539±$41 | $2,555 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.4%±1.6 pts | 54.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 36,829±115 | 8,585,241 | −248 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.4%±2.1 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.8%±1.6 pts | 41.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.2%±0.7 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 36.6%±1.7 pts | 30.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Cayuga County building?
Builders took permits for 110 new housing units across Cayuga County in 2025 (110 single-family), 1.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Cayuga County get to work?
78.8% of Cayuga County's workers drive alone and 7.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.8%.
| Measure | Cayuga County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.1%±1.2 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8%±0.7 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.8%±1.6 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.1%±1.2 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Walked | 3.7%±0.9 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.7%±0.9 pts | 14.9% | +3.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.8 min±1.1 | 32.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Cayuga County's census tracts?
Cayuga County is divided into 25 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $31,356 (Tract 421) to $102,245 (Tract 407).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Cayuga County compare with New York's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 36th of 62 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 51st of 62 |
| Residents per square mile | 32nd of 62 |
| Median household income | 46th of 62 |
| Median home value | 41st of 62 |
| Median gross rent | 36th of 62 |
| Poverty rate | 26th of 62 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49th of 62 |
| Median age | 17th of 62 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Cayuga County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.